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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.95, 1,273.29 and 661.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.95, 1,273.29 and 661.51 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.95 : 1,273.29 = 661.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.95/1,273.29 = 661.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.95x = 1,273.29 × 661.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.95x = 842,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,293.37/923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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